Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5392, Michael Fisher, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Fisher, Michael
S 5392
CONTENTS
Carded

Aug 31. 631-
Pennsylvanica.
Michael Fisher.
By coming in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Grove of the Regt commanded by Col. Hunter in the Penn. Militia line for 6 Months -
Aug 31 631
Inserted in the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 20 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of June 1839 and sent to Hon. R. H. Hammond, Milton, Penna.
Arrears to the 14th of Mar: 1839 $160.00 Sem-ant. allowance ending 11 Sept 10.00
$170.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Stuart
Book E. 2 Vol. - 5 - Page 20
let July 1835 Jas Armstrong
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6th June 1838 from the 4th March 1839 to the 4th Sep. 1839. Aged notified 11th June 1840
Paid as above from 4th Sep 1839 to 4th March 1840. Aged notified 9th Decr 1840
Paid as above from 4th March to 4th Sep 1840. Aged notified 22nd July 1841.
Paid as above, from 4th March, 1841, to 4th Sept. 1841. Aged notified 6th April, 1845.
sett Mr J. Casey March 26. 1839

State of Pennsylvania County of Lycoming 3 Set.
In this twentyth day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirtyeight, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable Ellis Lewis, President, and John Cummings & Asher Davidson Esquires, associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for Lycoming County, Michael Fisher a resident of Washington Township Lycoming County and State aforesaid aged seventy four years on the — day of June last, who being first sworn according to law on his solemn oath doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed the 14th of June 1832 —
That he entered the service of the United States as a private in Lieutenant Peter Grows company of volunteers under the command of Colonel Hunter, in the month of May 1780 — about the beginning of the month. At that time he lived about two miles to half a mile below Sulingrove, which was then in Northumberland County — before this he lived about 12 miles up the west branch of the river Susquehanna with his father, who with all his family were driven from his farm by the Indians — He went into the service as a volunteer under Lieutenant Grows, who had then only twenty six men. The company (declarant being one) first marched from the Town of Northumberland, went up the west branch in pursuit of the Indians, crossed Muncy creek, Log alack, Lycoming & Pine creeks and traversed the hills, mountains, and the valleys of the creeks, where we supposed  where we supposed  the Indians  could be found At this time the company remained out about six weeks before they returned to Northumberland where they had to supply themselves with provisions ammunition & before they could go out again — about a couple of weeks after they returned they received orders to go out again for second tour; and they went up as high as Bald Eagle Creek & then as high as Black creek, & then the Allegany mountains to the west branch again scouring the country in every direction — some times over the hills, sometimes up the creeks & at other times along the valley of the river, and in this way the whole summer and fall of the year 1780 was spent. At that time the whole country was in a state of alarm with the Indians. a family  a family by the name of Stothers  Stothers was killed on Middle creek, and a man of the name of Pachea was killed just below Milton, and at the same place Michael Wheland (with whom declarant was well acquainted) was shot and wounded while crossing the river in a canoe. and many other persons were killed along the west branch. Declarant further saith, we had no other officer along with us than Lieutenant Grows — the manner of our service was very irregular, we travelled through the woods in whatever direction we thought we were likely to find the Indians — I continued in the service six months, and served out the whole time for which I volunteered, and was then discharged, though we got no written discharge — the men under Grows served a short time after the six months was out —

John Shock, Michael Grove, and William Clark, were my neighbors & served in the same company with me. The only person I know that belongs to the company now living, is William Clark, who I am informed now draws a pension, and whose affidavit testifying his knowledge of myself, is hereto annexed. And the reason I did not apply for a pension soon was, that I had no knowledge of any one living who belonged to my company, or who could testify to my service, till about 3 months since , when William Clark who now lives in Saville Columbia County, found where I lived & sent me word and afterward wrote me a letter that I ought to apply — During the whole six months of my service I was never employed in any civil pursuit, or engaged in business of my own, but was all along under & subject to the command of my officer. It was soon after the month of November 1780 I left the service. — And the said Declarant hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State.
[Answers to Interrogatories by the Court]
 1- I was born in Tolpehocken Berks County in June 1763 as I have been informed by my parents.  2- I have no record of my age — I heard my father say that when he lived on the West Branch near Milton his house was burned, & the birth containing the family containing the family record was then burned also.  3- When called into service I lived with my father about two & a half miles above Selinsgrove, then in Northumberland County, and since the Revolutionary War, in Union County, & now in Lycoming County.  4- I went into service as a volunteer and agreed to serve six months under Lieutenant Grove.  5- I have already stated that John Shock, Michael Grove and William Clark belonged to the same company with me — Lieutenant Grove commanded the company, and — Hunter who lived at Hunter's fort (I do not recollect his first name) was the colonel under whose command we were. I also know Captain Hawkins Brown who was killed at Pickering fort by the Indians.  6- I never received a discharge from the service — although I was regularly discharged.  7- I am acquainted with Mr Schooley, Abraham Seigney and James Armstrong, who can testify as to my character for veracity, and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution. There is no clergyman in my neighborhood, except one, who has not been long in the neighborhood, and I have no acquaintance with him. 

Sworn and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid -
W. Schobley
his Michael Fisher mark
We, William Schobley, Abraham Denigney and James Armstrong David Watson all residing in the county of Lycoming aforesaid, hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with Michael Fisher who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy four years of age as he has stated - that he is reputed and in kind ten the neighborhood to have been a soldier of the revo- lution and that we coincide in that opinion -
Sworn and subscribed in open court the day year aforesaid.
W. Schobley
William Schobley Abraham Denigney James Armstrong David Watson
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories pre- scribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states - And the court further Certifies, that it appears to them that William Schobley, Abra- ham Denigney and James Armstrong who have signed the above cer- tificate, are residents of Lycoming County, and are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
Lycoming county To
I Joseph H. Frederick Prothonotary of the court of common pleas of Lycoming county aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Michael Fisher for a Pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the said court at Williams- port this 20th day of March A.D. 1838. -
J. Frederick Prothonotary

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MEE/eel
May 4, 1929
Honorable Ewin L. Davis House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Davis:
In response to your letter of May 1, 1929, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.5391, it appears that Michael Fisher was born in June, 1763, in Tolpehocken, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in May, 1780, and served six months as private in Lieutenant Peter Groves' Company, Colonel Hunter's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 20, 1835, while a resident of Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
It is not stated that he was ever married.
The above noted Michael Fisher is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
E. M. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Rev War
5392
INVALID.
File No. 5392
Michael Fisher
Rev War
Act: June 7, 32
Index: —Vol. M , Page 124
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1921 Apr. 7. Heir to Hon. Edwin L. Davis. and 1921 Apr. 16. Hon. E. L. Davis info names of parents, not stated & to apply to Acad Dist. for death date application 1921 Apr. 26. Hon. E. L. Davis info no application they heirs. see cut in Sacra. Davis 32.205. 925- Sept. 22. Heir to Miss. Emma M. Carney 1925- Oct. 14. Heir to Miss. Emma M. Carney 1925 Nov. 30. Heir to Miss. Jessica Ferguson for Pa. State Library Bldg. 1929 May 4. Heir to Hon. Edwin L. Davis, M.E.E.

Michael Fisher Pennsylvania
Rejected.
Sec let 26 th June 1838 to Hon. R. H. Ham
monds let 9 July '38 J. Armstrong.
let 9 Feb 1839 Hon R. H. Hammond
did not perform six months actual service in a regularly org Co. & by order of competent authority.
Act 7 June 1832

V 34.533 Michael Fisher Pennsylvania
admitted Pa 6 mo $20 St Grove Pa militia
Aug 7 June 32
N. R. H. Hammond Milton. Pa

June 26
for Hon. J. L. Edwards
Pension after Wash
R. H. Hammond
H.R.

Home of Reps 25 June 1838
Hon J. L. Edwards
Sir
I have just recd a letter from Jas Armstrong Esq of Williamsport Pa, stating that he had some time since forwarded to your office the appli- cation of Mich Fisher for a Pension, & that as yet he has recd, no reply. Will you be pleased to inform me whether the application has come to hand — or perhaps ere this you have replied to him
respectfully yours W. H. Hammond

FILED
July 9. 1871
In- pa-
J. G. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City -

Williamsport July 4 1838-
J. J. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir -
I received yours of 26 th of Jan. in relation to the application of Michael Fisher for a pension. The objection seems to be "that he was not in continuous service." It was of the nature of the service at that time, after remaining out until the provisions, which could only be carried in knapsacks, was exhausted, & then return home for a fresh supply. At that time there was very little organization or regulation in the service, the object was, to guard the frontier from the depredations of the Indians, who had scattered themselves along the West branch of the Susquehanna. The service was a very perilous one, and only the most brave & hardy would engage in it. I cannot but think that Mr. Fisher's application, in the hurry of business perhaps, has received a hasty examination. And I would desire for the old man a reconsideration of his case. I have always understood Mr. Fisher that his service was continued , & that he was always subject to & under the control of the officers. I draw up the Applications of Alexander Smith (now dead) & John Daugherty which may be found in your department, and the nature of their service (as I recollect it) was, precisely of the same character with Mr. Fisher's. And in the same section of country - They both drew pensions. - It would be gratifying if the old man could be placed on the same footing -
With great respect
Yours, &c
James Armstrong

Home of Rep 5 th Feby 39
Hon J. L. Edwards Sir
I have just recd the enclosed letter from Michael Fisher an applicant for Pension in my district. I am personally acquainted with Fisher & know he was always called an old soldier of the Revolution & he states that he was enlisted in Lieut Groves comp y . As I have seen his papers I have forgotten the case & cannot state to him what your decision. Please let me know why his Pension was rejected or whether it has yet been acted on. Fisher resides in Lycoming Co. Pa.
Respectfully Yours R. H. Hammond

June 24 1880 L. H. Hunt P. M. Boston
Sir
L. Edwards Esq Commr, Pensions War Dept Washington D. C.

Milton Penn 19 June 1839
J. J. Edwards Esq. Sir
Mr. Fisher has again called on me & handed the enclosed affidavit of Mr. Clark who served in the same company with him. He informs that a mistake was made by the gentleman in drawing up his application - that he represented him as serving in the Volunteers or Militia when in fact he was a regularly enlisted soldier. Mr. Clark the deponent is quite a respectable man & is himself a pen- -oner. I have myself no doubt but Fisher performed the service as stated in his application -
Respectfully Yours A. H. Simmons

Wm Lloyd P. June 27 July 5 sent per
J. L. Edwards Esq. Compt. of Pensions Washington City

Williamsport June 25 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissaire of Pensions - Dear Sir
Michael Fisher an old Soldier, whose application for a pension I sent on to Washing- -ton some time since, Has just called & informed me that a mistake was made in his Declaration in stating that he was a volunteer - He says he was enlisted & not a volunteer. I drew the Declaration & I have no doubt that the mistake was made by me, & I believe there was a mistake in this particular, Mr. Clark, an old soldier who now draws a pension, & who served in the same company with Mr. Fisher. I understand he has made his certificate of this fact. Will you be kind enough to give this such additional consideration as you shall think proper & have the result communicated to Genl. Ham- -mond (Member of Congress from this district) or myself -
Most respectfully Your Obedt. Servant Amos Armstrong

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 12 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Michael Fisher, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of Twenty — Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1839, to the 1 st Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson N. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 15 th 1841.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Michael Fisher — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia P te Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, to the 4 th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Parsons
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 4 th , 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Michael Fisher, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of Twenty — Dollars and ————— Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1839, to the 1 st March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Michael B. Passmore
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Columbia County State of Pennsylvania ss. —
Personally came before Me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid William Clark Now residing in Danville, who upon his solemn oath administered according to law, says that in the year 1780. In the Regiment commanded by Col o Hunter in the company of Lieut. Green Myself and Michael Fisher served a dower of six months during the Revolutionary war against the Indians in Northern Berland County in the State of Pennsylvania, I enlisted Soldiers for six months and served out the time in full, and where Honorably discharged the discharge is lost or worn out our services generally on the head waters of the west Branch of the Susquehanna River and the Allegany Mountains.
Sworn and subscribed the 18 th day of June A.D. 1887.- Before Me. —
William Clark
Rudolph Sechler J.P.
I Do hereby certify that the above named William Clark is a creditable Person and firmly belief the above statement to be true
Rudolph Sechler

State of Tennessee Columbia County
I Valentine Best Secretary of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County, Tennessee Do hereby certify that Randolph Tucker upon whom the within proceedings were had, is a justice of the peace in and for the County of Columbia aforesaid, duly qualified as such, and to all whose official acts are given full credit must be given, and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Nashville this eighth day of June A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty nine
Valentine Best Secretary per J. H. Hughes

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
See. 6 th 1845
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, Michael Fisher ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia, Pa. Agency, at the rate of Twenty ————— Dollars and ————— Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1844 to the 4 th Sept. 1844.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. G.
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

Mar 27 PORTLAND MA 3 J. H. Mich. & Tuscarora Act 1832.
J. B. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington City —

Williamsport March 23 d 1838
J. S. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir -
I enclose you the declaration of Michael Fisher, an old soldier, for a Pension. It is accompanied with the affidavit of William Clarke, who as I am informed draws a pension, and who testifies, that Mr. Fisher belonged to the same company he did. The Hon ble Judge of our court, Hon. Ellis Lewis, stated when Mr. Fisher's declaration was presented & made, that he knew Mr. Clarke to be a respectable man -
I hope the evidence may be considered satisfactory, as no one can be more worthy than Mr. Fisher. He is a very honest, quiet & inoffensive old man - very poor - and it is not probable he would enjoy the small amount he may be entitled to, many years -
Please let him be advised soon of the action on his case. A letter directed to my self at "Williamsport Lycoming Co. Pa." will answer -
Most respectfully Yours &c
J. Armstrong

Columbia County and State of Pennsylvania St.
William Clark of Danville Columbia County aged near twenty nine years. Personally came before me the undersigned one of the Justices of the peace in and for the county of Columbia who upon his solemn oath administered according to law, deposes and says, that in the summer in the year A.D. 1788. Michael J. Fisher served in the same company with his deponent under the command of Lieutenant Grove went from Northumberland to Marys Larris Creek, Pine Creek. Then returned to Northumberland. Same summer under the same command went to Bald Eagle Creek, and over the Allegany Mountain, returned and came down the west branch of Susquehanna and returned to Northumberland. These services were performed by the said Michael Fisher in a line mobile, intelligent and served the six months and were discharged, at Northumberland.
Sworn and subscribed to the 9th day of February A.D. 1838
William Clark
Before me. Rudolph Lechler J.P.
State of Pennsylvania } James Donaldson Prothonotary Columbia County } of the Court of Common Pleas of
Said County do Certify that Rudolph Lechler Esq. before whom the above deposition was taken is an acting justice of the peace in & for said County duly commissioned as such & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office at Danville the 9th day of February A.D. 1838
James Donaldson Protho per Jas Donaldson In Clerk

SIXTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Record
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  JOHN I. NOLAN, CALIF., CHAIRMAN.     FLORIAN LAMPERT, WIS.  GUY E. CAMPBELL, PA.    LOREN E. WHEELER, ILL.  JOHN B. JOHNSTON, N. Y.    ALBERT H. VESTAL, IND.  JOHN J. BABKA, OHIO.    WILLIAM J. BURKE, PA.  EWING L. DAVIS, TENN.    ALBERT W. JEFFERIS, NEBR.  JOHN MC DUFFIE, ALA.    JOHN MAC CRATE, N. Y.     KING SWOPE, KY.   
T. C. GLYNN, CLERK.
COMMITTEE ON PATENTS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON
April 5, 1921.
The Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, City.
Dear Sir:
I am endeavoring to procure the Revolutionary War Records of Charles, Michael, Daniel and Baron (or Aaron) Fisher, who are supposed to have enlisted from Pennsylvania or North Carolina.
I shall appreciate it very much if you will give me the benefit of such information as your records may contain, and await your reply with interest.
Yours very truly,
Ewing L. Davis
copy to Joseph M. ...

EWIN L. DAVIS FIFTH DISTRICT TENNESSEE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
May 1, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Interior Department Bldg., Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I shall appreciate it if you will advise me whether a pension was ever granted to Michael Fisher, who served as a Private in Capt. Heinrich Nach's Company, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Militia in 1782.
He is named in Pennsylvania Archives, 5th Series, Vol. V, Page 188.
I think that subsequent to the Revolutionary War Michael Fisher moved to North Carolina and from there to Bedford County, Tennessee, where he resided until his death in 1833.
If he ever applied for or received a pension, please furnish me all information given in regard to him, and oblige.
Yours sincerely,
Ewin L. Davis
ELD*H

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION PENNSYLVANIA STATE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM HARRISBURG
November 27, 1925.
Mr. Winfield Scott, Commissioner, Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Scott:
I have been informed that the name of Michael Fisher appears as a pensioner from Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pa., date of pension March 20, 1858, application 55392. Will you kindly send me the record of service upon his application? We are informed that his pension record states he enlisted in Northumberland County. The name does not appear upon our records as serving in the Revolutionary War from Northumberland County and we are desirous of correcting our records.
Very sincerely yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "Jessica C. Ferguson".
Jessica C. Ferguson Research Librarian Department of Archives.
JCF:k

Grafton, Nebraska Aug. 28, 1925
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions War of Rev. Section Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: Did Michael Fisher ever apply for a pension for service in the Revolutionary War? His children were: John, Adam, David, Christina, George, and Susan. I think he lived in Maryland.
Thanking you for a reply. I am Respectfully yours (Miss) Glen E. James.

Mississippi Valley Historical Association
PRESIDENT FRANK HEYWOOD HODDER UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS
SECRETARY-TREASURER MRS. CLARENCE S. PAINE STATION A LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER
Aug. 11, 1925
Pension Commissioner,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Michael Fisher b. 1766, in Pennsylvania, d. 1833 in Tennessee, m. 1786 Christina Marenhart. He served in the Revolutionary War in 1782 in Capt. Henrich Nach's Co., Berks County, Pa. Militia. Will you kindly tell me what his pension record discloses in regard to his family.
Was there any other Michael Fisher who served in the Revolution from Pennsylvania? The next generation appears in Baltimore, Maryland so he may have served from Maryland or Virginia. I am looking for a Michael Fisher who had a son John.
Very truly yours
Susan M. Carney
Address: Miss Susan Mills Carney 1715 So. 20th St., Lincoln, Nebr.

SIXTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
JOHN I. NOLAN, CALIF., CHAIRMAN. FLORIAN LAMPERT, WIS. GUY E. CAMPBELL, PA. LOREN E. WHEELER, ILL. JOHN B. JOHNSTON, N. Y. ALBERT H. VESTAL, IND. JOHN J. BABKA, OHIO. WILLIAM J. BURKE, PA. EWIN L. DAVIS, TENN. ALBERT W. JEFFERIS, NEBR. JOHN MC DUFFIE, ALA. JOHN MAC CRATE, N. Y. KING SWOPE, KY.
T. C. GLYNN, CLERK.
COMMITTEE ON PATENTS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON
April 14, 1921.
In re - Rev. War Section
Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
This acknowledges receipt of yours of the 6th instant, replying to my letter of the 6th instant, making inquiry in regard to certain soldiers of the Revolution. I thank you for the information contained in your letter.
With regard to Snead Davis, Revolutionary War pension claim S. 32,205, about whom you furnished certain information, I beg to inquire whether it is shown by the records as to who were the parents of the said Snead Davis; and, if so, who they were, and as to any other information given in regard to them.
You state that he was allowed pension on his application executed March 21, 1834, while living in Livingston County, Kentucky. I should very much appreciate it if you will advise me, until what date the pension was paid to him, and as to the date and place of residence of his death, if it appears of record in your office, as I presume it does.
I shall likewise appreciate it if you will furnish similar information with regard to Michael Fisher, Revolutionary War pension claim S. 2592, about whom you also gave information in you said letter.
Again thanking you and awaiting your further advices, I am
Yours very sincerely,
Alvin K. Davis
EID/H

Rev. War Section.
April 8, 1901.
Hon. Edwin L. Davis, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr Davis:
In response to your letters of the fifth instants, I have the honor to advise you that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the following soldiers described by you: Charles, Daniel, Baron and Aaron Risner, William Macklin Davis, Robert Terry, Michael, Martin, George and Peter Shoffner, Frederic or Frederick Fisher and any soldier of S. C. named Ray.
In order to make a proper search of said records for any particular soldier named John Davis, in addition to his full name, as much as possible of the following data in regard to him should be furnished; approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge and given name of widow.
You are herewith sent the histories of Michael Fisher, and Snead and Nicholas Davis as requested.

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5398, it appears that Michael Fisher was born in June 1763, in Tolpehocken, Berks Co., Penn. and while living in Northumberland Co. Penn. enlisted in May 1780 and served six months as private in Lieutenant Peter Groves' Co. Col. Hunter's Regt.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 20 1838, while living in Washington Township, Lycoming Co. Penn.
It is not stated that he was married.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 38,205, it appears that Snead Davis was born Aug. 1, 1752 and while living in Wilkes Co. N. C. enlisted and served during the Revolution for six months in Capt. Richard Allen's Co. Col. Lytle's Regt. He served ten months in Capt. John McKenzie's Co. Col. Hill's Regt. He served five months in Capt. Thurman's Co. Gen. Marion's Brigade. He was also in Capt. Becknell's Co. Col. Cleveland's Regt. and in Capt. Wilburn's Co. Col. Clark's Regt, length of these services not given, nor does he state the dates of his enlistments and discharges. He was engaged in the battles at Monk's Corner, Ninety-Six, Georgetown, Kings Mountain, Guilford and one with Indians. He was twice wounded.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 21, 1834, while living in Livingston Co. Ky.
It is not stated whether he was married.

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 30, it appears that Nicholas Davis was born Feb. 14, 1759. He enlisted in Virginia in 1777 and served six months as private in Capt. Dixon's Co. He enlisted in March 1778, served in Captains Alexander Cummins and William Cunningham's companies, Col. Richard Parker's Regt. and in Capt. Thomas Boyer's Co. Col. James Woods' Regt. until taken prisoner when Charleston surrendered, was exchanged fourteen months later and discharged in August 1781. He was engaged in the battles at Stony Point and Paulus Hook. He was wounded in the right arm during an Indian War in Tenn., no details of the service are given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 10, 1818, while living in Jefferson Co. Tenn.
He married Aug. 15, 1781 or 1782, Mary Hays. He died June 16, 1829. She was allowed pension on her application executed Feb. 4, 1839, while living in Jefferson Co. Tenn aged seventy-five years. Their children were Sarah, Peggy, Aley, Polly, Betsey, Nicholas H. Samuel, Welly, Mahala and Junee.
Very truly yours,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
aw
April 16, 1921.
Hon. Evin L. Davis, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr Davis:
In response to your letter of the 14 th instant, I have the honor to advise you, that the names of parents and dates and places of death and dates of last payments of pension are not on record in the Revolutionary War pension claims of Snead Davis and Michael Fisher.
In order to obtain the dates of last payments and dates of death of said soldiers, you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department citing all of the following data in regard to each.
Snead Davis, Certificate 26,659, issued Apr. 18, 1834, rate $92.50 per annum, commenced Mar. 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Illinois Agency.
Michael Fisher, Certificate 31,631, issued June 26, 1839, rate $20, per annum, commenced Mar. 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency.
Very truly yours,
Washington Gardner Commissioner.

Ans
November 20, 1935.
Miss Jessie C. Ferguson, Department of Archives, Pennsylvania State Library Harrisburg, Penn.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5392, it appears that Michael Fisher was born in June 1765, in Tolpehocken, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania he enlisted early in May 1780, as a private in Lieutenant Peter Groves' Company of volunteers, under the command of Colonel Hunter and served six months, against the Indians in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 20, 1838, while living in Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
It is not stated whether he was married.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

October 14, 1924
Miss Glen H. James Grafton, Nebr.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 5392 it appears that Michael Fisher was born in June 1763 in Tolpehocken, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania he enlisted in May 1780 and served six months as private in Lieutenant Peter Groves' Company, Colonel Hunter's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 20, 1838 while a resident of Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
It is not stated whether he was ever married.
The above noted is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.